I don't know if I can pinpoint the "biggest discovery", since there were several for me. The format update on Learning Express is more user friendly to me, and I was glad to have the opportunity to explore there. Also, I needed the practice on so many of the sites, since I last took the challenge. Although, we recognize their value and we intend to keep up with the resources, it seems we don't do it without having it as an assignment with a deadline. I was thankful for the review of all the electronic resources offered by the State Library.
I want to promote the electronic resources in our Library, since they are priceless to our patrons. But our patrons cannot recognize this without using them, and learning what they have to offer. I printed out the SDSL Guides to each database and plan to post them around the Library. I have been sharing information about the electronic resources in our local newspaper, concentrating on one each week. I also hope to challenge the teachers to use them in their daily lives also.
Thank you for the opportunity to review the electronic resources, and gain a familiarity with them, so I can help patrons learn their value, through using them.
